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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.89, 3,851.84 and 620.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.89, 3,851.84 and 620.09 is: 930.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.89 : 3,851.84 = 620.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.89/3,851.84 = 620.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.89x = 3,851.84 × 620.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.89x = 2,388,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,487.47/2,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.14

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